KANSAS CITY, MO — “Muchachos,” undoubtedly provided the soundtrack to Argentina’s 2022 World Cup title run. The sing-song chorus of a modified version of a drinking song by La Mosca Tsé-Tsé was heard all over Qatar.But with its references to putting a third star on the Argentina jersey and its strong ties to that run four years ago, it has become a bit passé.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”Muchachos” still is heard in the stadium and at ‘banderazos’, where Argentina fans gather the day before games to wave flags, sing, drink and hang out. But it has largely been suplanted by a few other terrace songs new and old.Here’s what the hichas are singing as Argentina prepares to meet England in the World Cup semifinal:After the popularity of “Muchachos,” a number of fans and musicians tried to write the next anthem for 2026. The most successful has been Pablo “Palmito” Quintana, whose song “La Cuarta Estrella” has caught on and been heard all over the U.S. during Argentina’s run.It speaks of a search for the fourth star to put over the Argentina badge and can be sung in the stands or, as Palmito also has performed it, as an acoustic hit with a strumming guitar.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”I’m a fan of the national team, I support it with my heart, we won the third title with Lionel, we want to be champions again,” the song says.”And 32 years later, the Scaloneta is going to avenge, the cup they stole from the 10, the one they didn’t let us lift,” it continues, referencing Diego Maradona’s ban from the 1994 World Cup in the U.S. after he tested positive for ephedrine after a group match.”I want to see the fourth star shine on the shirt, I’m Argentine from the cradle to the coffin. For the Malvinas, for Diego, for Leo’s last one, Argentina I want to see you back-to-back champion.”How much as the song broken through? The Argentina players sang it after their win over Egypt in the round of 16.A classic song that will likely never go out of style, the classic, “Vamos Argentina, sabés que yo te quiero,” has been one of the most common song to hear from Argentina fans.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”Let’s go Argentina, you know that I love you.Today, you have to win and finish first.This crazy group of supporters, is giving everything for the cup, the one that Messi and Maradona have.Ponga huevos, go in front Argentina, ponga huevos, go in front players.This year we’ve got to turn it around. We all came to be champions.”Another relatively new song is one directly referencing Lionel Messi’s influence on the team.”Come, comeSing with meAnd you’re going to find a friendSince by the hand of Leo MessiWe’re all going to have another go-round”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOne of Argentina’s official songs that plays in the stadium after a win is this ode to soccer fandom, released in 2000 by the group Yerba Brava. Since then, it has been adopted by a number of teams in Argentina and abroad, most recently serving as
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